About us

Founded in 2012, Dietitian Connection’s (DC) vision is to create a global community of dietitians who inspire, educate and challenge one another. DC is the trusted source of learning for busy dietitians around the world via our multi-media channels, including weekly e-newsletter, e-magazine, social media, webinars, podcasts, resources and events.  Our mission is to be the world’s trusted leader in professional development (and networking) for dietitians.  We help to keep our members in touch and at the forefront of the field of nutrition.  We also partner with food and medical nutrition brands to deliver tailored solutions for engaging with dietitians.

We are now looking for an Account Director – Medical Nutrition to join our team and bring our vision to life.

 

Our Values:

Inspire – We have the courage to dream big.  We show our community what is possible in the world of nutrition.  We help our community think differently.

Innovate – We seek to understand our community’s needs to develop new ideas and solutions.  We remain agile in ever-changing environments.  We take cues from the micro and macro environments around us to evolve.  We value creativity and imagination.

Collaborate – We achieve greater outcomes together.  We recognise the value that each person contributes.  We celebrate successes.

Debate – We welcome diversity of opinion, experience and ideas.  We feel comfortable challenging the status quo.  We provide a safe space to listen, understand and respectfully discuss ideas.

Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations.  We commit to continuous improvement.  We value feedback.

Lifelong learning – We commit to growth and development.  We ask questions when we are unsure.  We help our profession grow.

 

The Role

The purpose of the role of Account Director – Medical Nutrition is to lead the business development strategy for our Medical Nutrition clients. This includes ensuring the delivery team provide best practice client service from idea to delivery to evaluation. In addition, consistently adding value to the client’s business by proactively recommending actions that will improve the business outcome for both the client and DC.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead business development strategy and account delivery for Medical Nutrition clients.
• Look for new and innovative ways of delivering service, growing business and meeting evolving needs of clients.
• Establish excellent client relationships by building rapport, understanding their business and meeting their needs.
• Understand the client’s overall brand strategy and take responsibility for the creation of communications strategy during program planning.
• Ensure that highest quality standards are met when serving the client and during execution of activations, including meeting client deadlines and continuously exceed expectations.
• Maintain key stakeholder networks in the Medical Nutrition, health and nutrition sector through attendance at conferences, symposia as well as online research to ensure up-to-date understanding of the health and nutrition landscape and opportunities for business development.
• Ensures Dietitian Connection’s values are applied to all aspects of the role.

 

About you

You are a dynamic and results-driven individual with a deep understanding of the medial nutrition industry. As a self-motivated and adaptable individual, you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at building and maintaining lasting client relationships.  You have a proven track record in business development and account management, with the ability to deliver high quality professional development for DC.   With a keen eye for innovation, lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence, you enjoy constantly seeking new opportunities to add value and drive mutual success for both clients and Dietitian Connection.

Essential:

• Ability to identify decision makers and influencers and to build and maintain lasting relationships
• Well-developed organizational, prioritisation and time management skills
• Excellent listening skills and strategic thinking
• The ability to work in a fast paced and growth environment
• Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use technology with confidence, including ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Eligible to work in Australia and have permanent residency

Desirable:

• Previous Account Director, marketing and/or sales experience
• Experience in nutrition, food or pharmaceutical industry

 

The role is 35 hours (home based from anywhere in Australia), we don’t work Friday afternoons. We offer a competitive remuneration package.  Please refer to role description here.

To find out more about Dietitian Connection and what we can offer you please click here.

 

Interested?

If this role appeals to you, you meet the above criteria and you think you would be a good fit for Dietitian Connection, then please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the following questions by COB 6^th May 2024 to [email protected]:

• How you meet the criteria
• What value can you bring to Dietitian Connection